The Chicago native clocked in a two-lap average-qualifying run at 175.383 mph in 41.0530 seconds for his first NTT P1 Award in his second start driving for Team Penske at Phoenix.
After rain brought out a caution with 42 laps to go, Christian Rasmussen ducked onto pit road for new tires and used them to run down and pass Alex Palou for his maiden IndyCar victory.